Congress is out of session until Monday, November 9 for the midterm campaign. No new roll-call votes until then; the last were the House on Sep 16 and the Senate on Sep 30.

From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Nov 4, 2026 · How we measure

Background

5 facts · all sourced · last checked Oct 6, 2026. How we check

Background

  • Radio personality1Official record
  • EducationMaster of Divinity, Saint Paul School of Theology, 19741Official record
  • EducationBachelor of Science, Prairie View A&M University, 19721Official record

Offices held

  • 1991–1999Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri1Official record
  • 1979–1991Council member1Official record

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Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. House, MO-5Democrat2005–present

Seat

District
5
Current term
2025–2027
Age
82

Committees and roles

All committees

Contact

DC office
202-225-4535
2217 Rayburn House Office Building
District offices
Independence, Kansas City
Instagram
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YouTube
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Elsewhere

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